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Calculating the PAC correction factor 2.5.5 Example calculation Changing settings in the configuration menu Using Solar-Log WEB Register with Solar-Log™ WEB "Classic 2nd Edition" Calling up plant data Calling up yield data 3.3.1 How to navigate within the overviews 3.3.2 What the values in the overviews mean 3.3.3...
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Overview of all years 3.3.7 Calling up and filtering the event log E-mail Notification Yield E-mail Performance Monitoring Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones Installing the App Add plants Retrieving Yield Data 5.3.1 How to navigate between different time periods...
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The Yield Data as a Slide Show Using the Android App with a Smartphone 6.9.1 Smartphone vertical format 6.9.2 Smartphone - horizontal format Solar-Log™ Widget for Smartphones 6.9.3 Cleaning and care Cleaning tips Care tips Malfunctions Status display for the LEDs Remedying faults yourself 8.2.1...
via a web browser in a local network (page 6) or via the internet (page 28) or via the Solar-Log™ APP for iPhone (page 53). Solar-Log User Manual 5 of 104...
Operation using the web browser in your own network 2.1 Requirements Information For faster access, enter "solar-log" in the address line of the browser and create a bookmark. In the local network To operate the Solar-Log using a web browser you will need to be on a computer that is connected to the same local network as the Solar- .
Month overview Monatsübersicht Visualisierung Visualisation on PC Year overview Jahresübersicht – Gesamt Total overview übersicht Ertragsdaten Yield data PDA/pocket PC PDA/Pocket PC Month Monat Event log Ereignisprotokoll Year Diagnose Jahr Diagnosis Degradation Degradation Konfiguration Configuration Solar-Log User Manual 7 of 104...
The main navigation menu contains three main operating groups: Yield data: Here you will find the yield information within certain periods of time such as day, month, year and the total yield to date of your plant. 8 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
2.3 Calling up yield data 1 Start the web browser and enter "solar-log" in the address line of the browser or select the bookmark in the browser's navigation bar. The homepage is displayed.
The current power input P on the DC voltage side (solar generator) Inverter efficiency η The current efficiency from the generator output and the power input. The manufacturer's specifications regarding the efficiency of the inverter can be checked here. 10 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
Actual The actual value shows the percentage share for the actual yield and the target yield. 2.3.3 Day overview Select Overview Daily in the left navigation bar. Solar-Log User Manual 11 of 104...
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Please note that inverters are designed to have high internal temperatures. The temperature display is shown only for inverters that provide the corresponding measured value. 12 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
Additional functions using S0 meter reader The following displays are also available to you by connecting an S0 meter to the Solar-Log™: S0: Shows the power consumption for your building as a graph, in watts.
1 Move the mouse over a day bar. The corresponding day's yield is shown. 2 Click on an individual bar to switch to the corresponding day overview. 2.3.5 Year overview Select Overview Yearly in the left navigation bar. 14 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
1 Move the mouse over a month bar. The corresponding month's yield is shown. 2 Click on an individual bar to switch to the corresponding month overview. 2.3.6 Total overview Select Overview Total in the left navigation bar. Solar-Log User Manual 15 of 104...
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The corresponding year's yield is shown. 2 Click on an individual bar to switch to the corresponding year overview. 3 Click on Line overview, years to display a line view for the total yield. 16 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
This function is only available in the local network or for plants which run on our "Classic 1 Server". Please note that additional costs for the internet connection may be charged by your mobile service provider. Solar-Log User Manual 17 of 104...
Operation using the web browser in your own network 1 Start the web browser on the mobile computer and enter "solar-log" or the IP address for the Solar-Log in the address line of the browser or select the bookmark in the browser's navigation bar.
Operation using the web browser in your own network The yield data for the current month is shown. 2.4.3 Year Select Year in the left navigation bar. The yield data for the previous year is shown. Solar-Log User Manual 19 of 104...
Moreover, the diagnosis menu also shows you the decrease in output ("degradation") of your plant. 1 Start the web browser and enter "solar-log" in the address line of the browser or select the bookmark in the browser's navigation bar. The homepage is displayed.
Operation using the web browser in your own network 2.5.1 Calling up and filtering the event log Select Even log in the left navigation bar. The complete list of all system events is shown. Solar-Log User Manual 21 of 104...
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Only the events for the selected day are shown. 3 Narrow down the selection further by selecting the desired status in All statuses drop-down menu. The only statuses available are those which occurred within the selected period of time. 22 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
To obtain an overview of the total output for the previous years and the current performance, the device offers a tabular view. 1 Start the web browser and enter "solar-log" in the address line of the browser or select the bookmark in the browser's navigation bar.
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It is calculated from the actual maximum values and a statistical adjustment to filter out extreme peaks. The comparison of these calculated maximum values allows conclusions to be drawn regarding the performance on the plant. 24 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
8% can arise. In practice, meters and inverters both can display too much or too little kWh. To correct these inaccuracies in the medium term, the Solar-Log™ firmware uses a PAC correction factor. ...
If the inverter does not have a display, it is advisable to use the values which are recorded by the Solar-Log™ from a period over a week. That is why it is recommended to leave the default PAC correction factor at 1000 initially.
To make changes to the configuration please contact your solar technician. If you would like to make changes yourself, obtain the installation manual that is available for download from our internet site (page 98). Solar-Log User Manual 27 of 104...
I ADDED THE ABOVE AS I THOUGHT IT WAS NECESSARY TO MENTION. DELETE THIS COMMENT BEFORE PRINT 1 Open the browser and navigate to the Solar-Log™ WEB registration page under http://www.solar-log.com/classic2/ 28 of 104...
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Using Solar-Log WEB 2 Select Registration in the left navigation bar. The registration form is shown. 3 Enter the Serial number of your device. The serial number (SN) can be found under the top cover (page 97). 4 Select whether you would like the data to be...
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Using Solar-Log WEB The "publicly visible" setting can be changed at any time afterwards on your website in the "Configuration" area. 5 Enter your Location data and your Contact information. 6 Confirm acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions (AGB)
Using Solar-Log WEB 3.2 Calling up plant data In the browser, open the homepage for Solar-Log WEB or enter the URL in the address line of the browser: http://home.solarlog-web.eu/ The homepage is displayed. Logging in to Solar-Log If you have refused "visibility to all" when registering, you must log in to the Solar-Log WEB internet site.
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Using Solar-Log WEB In the header enter your User Password information and click Calling up the plant overview All of the plants are shown in the overview. The plants are anonymous. You can directly display the plants that are visible to all under the day chart.
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Using Solar-Log WEB 2 Click on Select to filter the list according to the criteria selected or click on Reset selection to cancel the selection criteria. A list of plants is shown that correspond with the filter criteria. The overview shows the installed inverters, their output, module manufacturer, year of manufacture, orientation and the roof slope of the plants.
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Using Solar-Log WEB The detailed overview shows additional technical details about the plant as well as the plant status including any error messages that have occurred. 4 To navigate directly to the plant details, place a bookmark in your browser.
Using Solar-Log WEB 3.3 Calling up yield data 3.3.1 How to navigate within the overviews The navigation on the internet site for the overviews is similar to the navigation on the overview pages in your local network (page 9). Switching between the overviews 1 Move the cursor onto the small triangle on the left next to the display for the period of time.
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Using Solar-Log WEB The detailed overview of your plant is shown. 2 Select Graphics in the left navigation bar. The day overview of the plant is shown. The daily yields are shown in a curve chart. The dark green line shows the target value for the day.
Additional functions using S0 meter reader The following displays are also available to you by connecting an S0 meter reader to the Solar-Log™: S0: Shows the power consumption for your building as a graph in watts.
Using Solar-Log WEB The daily yields for one month are shown as a total in a bar graph. The dark green line shows the target value for the month. 1 Move the mouse over a day bar. The corresponding day's yield is shown.
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Using Solar-Log WEB The individual monthly yields are shown as a total in a bar graph. The dark green line shows the target value for the month. The "Forecast" value is calculated using the yields already achieved for the year and is then projected using the target yields for the remaining months of the year.
Using Solar-Log WEB 3.3.6 Overview of all years Select Overview all years in the navigation bar. The individual annual yields are shown as a total in a bar graph. The dark green line shows the target value for the year. For the current year two green lines are shown: ...
Using Solar-Log WEB The corresponding year's yield is shown. 4 Click on an individual bar to switch to the corresponding year overview. 5 Click on Line overview, years to display a line view for the total yield. 3.3.7 Calling up and filtering the event log ...
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Using Solar-Log WEB 3 Narrow down the selection further by selecting the desired status in All status drop-down menu. Only those statuses are available which occurred within the selected period of time. 4 Narrow down the type of error by selecting the desired error in the All errors drop-down menu.
E-mail Notification E-mail Notification 4.1 Yield E-mail The Solar-Log™ comes with an e-mail program that can send a daily overview of the day's performance to two different e-mail addresses (maximum of 57 characters, separated with a semicolon). Open the dialog box Select e-mail from the Configuration // Advance menu.
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E-mail Notification The basic e-mail settings as well as the E-mail Notification configured here. (See the chapter Configuring E-mail Notifications in the Installation Manual(Advanced/E-mail)) 44 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
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E-mail Notification Sent Yield E-mail Screenshot of a yield message Solar-Log User Manual 45 of 104...
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E-mail Notification Explanation of the message: Subject: The Solar-Log serial number and time and date Field Explanation Text The actual amount of energy fed into the grid for the day in kWh. Specific Yield specific. The energy yield divided by the amount of generator power installed.
(Values are normalized to 1 kWp.) 4.2 Performance Monitoring To monitor different sized inverters, the Solar-Log™ scales down**** the value from every inverter to 1 kWp. The Solar-Log™ uses the amount of generator power set in Configuration // Basic // Inverter. Solar-Log...
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25* 220W (Modules) = 5500 Wp 15* 220W (Modules) = 3300 Wp Module Field 1 Module Field 1 The Solar-Log™ compares all of the inverters that are located in the same module field. Performance Monitoring Configuration under Configuration // Basic // In- verter.
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The output measured from the inverters is contrasted with the generator capacity that is listed in the system. The notification is sent when the deviation exceeds the amount config- ured (for example 15%) over set time period (for example 30 minutes). Solar-Log User Manual 49 of 104...
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IRV:*** The reference value that is used to contrast inverters. It comes from the most effective operating inverter, the value is in W. IAV***: The amount of output from inverter with a deviation. Dev: The amount of deviation as a percentage of the reference value. 50 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
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In regard to the reference inverter, inverter 1 is compared to all of the inverters in the same module field (in the example only output is used). A deviation of 19.65 is determined based on the comparison of the gen- Solar-Log User Manual 51 of 104...
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4916 W based on the measurement and the calcula- tions comparing all of the inverters in the same module field. The actual output was 3950 W, a deviation of 19.65%. This caused a notification to be sent. 52 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones We offer a Solar-Log™ App iPhone V3 for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches to allow you to access your plant data at any time and from any location.
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones 5.1 Installing the App The App is available for free from the Apple App Store. Loading the App 6 Search for "Solar-Log" in the Apple App Store. 7 Follow the directions to download and install the App on your mobile iOS device.
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones 5.2 Add plants You can monitor as many plants with the App as are connected with a Solar-Log™. 9 Touch the symbol. The screen New Plant is then displayed. Solar-Log User Manual...
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones 10 Enter the URL, Serial Number Password from the registration email that you received from Solare Datensysteme GmbH. Save the added plant. 12 The plant now appears with a name and URL in the plant menu.
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones 5.3.1 How to navigate between different time periods 13 Start the App 14 Touch the blue arrow next to the name of your plant. The current Daily Overview is displayed with the yield values, percent- age (based on the forecast) and consumption (only if a meter is con- nected and activated, see the chapter Retrieving Plant Data).
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones 5.4 The top menu bar The following items can be selected from the top menu bar: Back Today Legend**** Slide show Touch Back to go back to the plant settings page.
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Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones The following settings can be configured: Update intervals Plant update intervals from 5 to 60 minutes. The CO factor can be adjusted from 0.0 to 1.0 (see the chapter Viewing CO Savings).
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones Touch Slide Show to start this with the previously adjusted settings. (see the chapter The Yield Data as a Slide Show) 5.5 The bottom menu bar The following items can be selected from the top menu bar: ...
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones The daily yields are displayed as a graphical curve. 18 Rotate iOS device horizontally for a better view. 19 Swipe to the left go to the next view or to the right to go back to the previous view.
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones The daily yields of the selected month are displayed as a bar graph. The dotted line in the view displays the plant's calculated target value based on the annual forecast. 23 Swipe to the left go to the next view or to the right to go back to the previous view.
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones The monthly yields of the selected year are displayed as a bar graph. The dotted line in the view displays the plant's calculated target value based on the annual forecast. 27 Swipe to the left go to the next view or to the right to go back to the previous view.
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Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones The annual yields of the total view are displayed as a bar graph. The dotted line in the view displays the plant's calculated target value based on the annual forecast. 31 Swipe up or down to change the module views.
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones The CO savings depends on how much CO emissions are pro- duced to generate 1 kWh of power. (g/kWh) 5.7 Retrieving Plant Data 34 Touch the screen. The bottom menu bar is displayed.
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Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones Orientation of the plant and pitch of the modules Number of Modules Consumption Inverter Label Connected Senors 66 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones In addition, you can also adjust the following settings from these menu items: Images. Select plant image. Select background image. Consumption (can only be activated if a meter is connected).
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Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones The Slide Show function can be configured in the settings menu. In addition to the activating the the Slide Show function, the options can be configured: Enable after - adjustable from 1 to 10 minutes.
Using the Solar-Log™ APP iPhone V3 for iPhones Delete all of the App's cached data. It is necessary to restart the App. 5.8.1 Start the Slide Show 36 Tap the screen. The menu bar is displayed. 37 Select Slideshow from the top menu bar.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App Using the Solar-Log™ Android App We offer a Solar-Log™ App for Android tablet PCs and smartphones to allow you to access your plant data at any time and from any location. The App is available for free from the Google Play store.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App Start the App 3 Start the on your smartphone. The start screen is displayed. 6.2 Add plants You can monitor as many plants with the App as are connected with a Solar-Log™. 1 Touch the symbol in the toolbar.
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Using the Solar-Log™ Android App The screen Solar-Log™ App Access Data is then displayed. 3 Enter the URL, Serial Number Password from the reg- istration email that you received from Solare Datensysteme GmbH. 4 After that tap on the button Load.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 6.3 Plant Settings By selecting add Plants , you can adjust the Settings for the view displayed. 1 Tap on to go the Plant. 2 Tap on the symbol to get to the following settings: ...
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 3 The S0 meter's view settings has the following options: Display power consumption Calculate energy balance 6.3.2 Management Be selecting Management, you can update the plant configuration, re- set yield data or also delete the plant.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 3 In the Management section, the following options are avail- able: Update plant configuration. Reload the plant configuration from the portal. Reset the yield data. The yield data will be delet- ed and reloaded from the portal. Reboot required.
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Using the Solar-Log™ Android App You can select the desired menu from the toolbar at the top right corner. Use the symbol to add a plant. (See section 1.2 By selecting the symbol, you can display various yield values. (See ...
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 6.5 Retrieving Yield Values After your plant has been correctly recognized, the yield values are dis- played with the current daily values in the overview. Note The data is only updated when your mobile device is connected to the internet.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App Month Year Total 6.5.1 Daily Overview 1 Tap on the symbol in the toolbar at the top right corner of the screen. The navigation screen then appears. Select to go the daily overview.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 4 Swipe up or down to change the module views. 6.5.2 Monthly Overview 1 Tap on the symbol in the toolbar at the top right corner of the screen. The navigation screen then appears.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 4 Swipe up or down to change the module views. 6.5.3 Annual Overview 1 Tap on the symbol in the toolbar at the top right corner of the screen. The navigation screen then appears.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 6.5.4 Total Overview 1 Tap on the symbol in the toolbar at the top right corner of the screen. The navigation screen then appears. 2 Select Total to go the total overview. Swipe up or down to change the module views.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 1 Tap on the symbol in the toolbar at the top right corner of the screen. The navigation screen then appears. 2 Select The total accumulated amount of carbon dioxide emissions that have been prevented by your plant is displayed.
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Using the Solar-Log™ Android App The navigation screen then appears. Update Today Settings Select Update to update the plant's data. Select Today to leave the yield data and to switch to the current daily overview.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App Slide show Legal Disclaimer 6.7.1 Periodical data update 1 Under General, tap on Periodical data update The following setting options will become visible. 84 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 2 Tap on the update interval to automatically update the data. The window automatically closes after the selection. 6.7.2 Reset With the Reset function, you can delete all of the plants and cached da- After tapping on Reset, you will receive the following message: ...
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 6.7.3 Slide show In the Slide Show menu, you have the option to adjust the display dura- tion settings and to select a background image. By selecting Slide Show, the following settings are available: ...
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 6.7.4 Legal Disclaimer By selecting Legal Disclaimer, you can see the App's version and who is legally responsible. Solar-Log User Manual 87 of 104...
6.8 The Yield Data as a Slide Show With the slide show function, you can turn your tablet PC or smartphone into an "electronic picture frame". The "picture frame" alternates in dis- playing the various modules of the Solar-Log™ App. Note Proper cradles to mount the device are available at specialist shops.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 2 Tap on and place your tablet PC or smartphone into a cradle. Now you can always see the current values. 6.9 Using the Android App with a Smartphone When using the Android App with a smartphone, some menus differ from those with a tablet PC.
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App 6.9.1 Smartphone vertical format Use the symbols from the toolbar in the top right corner of the screen to add plants and adjust settings. Similarly, use the symbol to select the yield data. When in the vertical format, click on the smartphone's...
Using the Solar-Log™ Android App After pressing the Menu button, the options that are accessible with the App settings symbol and Slide show symbol on the tablet PC ap- pear. Use the Back button to return to the program. 6.9.2 Smartphone - horizontal format...
6.9.3 Solar-Log™ Widget for Smartphones With an Android smartphone, you can display yield reports from your plant with the Solar-Log™ Widget (Activating Widgets: see the user manual). The Widget allows the plant's current daily yields to be display directly on your smartphone's home screen.
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Using the Solar-Log™ Android App Changing the view: The view can be directly changed in the App. All you have to do is tap on the Widget. Adjusting the size and positioning the Widget: Press on the Widget 1 to 2 seconds to change the size. A box with four points pops up.
Ensure that the device is not exposed to any heat or strong sunlight at the location where it is stored. Please take note of the Technical Data (page 100). 94 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
If it is illuminated or flashing, this indicates that a system malfunction has occurred. Normal operation Normal operation LED 1 LED 2 LED E Meaning quickly quickly Max. 5 min.: Device starts illuminated slow Import time via internet quickly Read configuration from inverter Solar-Log User Manual 95 of 104...
All of the settings made on the device remain in place, as does the saved yield data. To restart the device, use the reset button at the top of the device. 96 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
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Malfunctions Opening the cover If the cover is fitted, you must first open the cover of the device. Pull the cover frontwards to remove. Solar-Log User Manual 97 of 104...
Here you will also find additional product information and manuals available for download. 8.2.2 Informing a specialist technician Should problems occur with the Solar-Log that are not able to be remedied using them measures described, we recommend that you contact your solar technician or our customer service.
Your Solar-Log contains electronic components that can release highly toxic substances if burned or disposed of via the domestic garbage disposal system. Be sure to dispose of the Solar-Log in a recycling center as electronic scrap. Solar-Log User Manual...
8 MB RAM + 2 GB SD RAM (internal only) Protection class IP 20 (exclusively for inside use) Temperature range -10°C to 50°C Display 4 LEDs for status displays Mounting Wall mounted Weight 0.55 kg 100 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
This number consists of four blocks of maximum three figures. The network address is usually assigned by the router. Local network Several computers or network-compatible devices that exchange data with one another within a closed area. Solar-Log User Manual 101 of 104...
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Computer in the local network or internet which provides the available data to authorised users. Short Message Service. Transfer of short messages in text form. They can be received by numerous types of mobile phones. 102 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
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Non-compliance resulting in contradiction of the above-mentioned specifications shall result in obligation to provide compensation for damages. All of the brands mentioned in these instructions are the property of the respective manufacturer and hereby recognised as such. Solar-Log User Manual 103 of 104...
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Solare Datensysteme GmbH Fuhrmannstrasse 9 72351 Geislingen-Binsdorf Germany info@solar-log.com www.solar-log.com Version June 2013 – 1.1 104 of 104 Solar-Log User Manual...
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